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Web URL(s): | http://usgatero.msu.edu/v10/n01.pdf Last checked: 01/06/2011 Requires: PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
| Report |
Author(s): | Qian, Yaling;
Shahba, Mohamed;
Wilhelm, Sarah |
Author Affiliation: | Qian: Professor, Turfgrass Science and Management; Shahba: Assistant Professor, Plant Ecophysiology; Wilhelm: Research Associate and Extension Turf Specialist, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO |
Title: | Effect of seed treatments, seeding date, and seeding rate on saltgrass seed germination and establishment |
Source: | USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. Vol. 10, No. 1, January 1 2011, p. [1-7]. |
Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
# of Pages: | 9 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Cultivar evaluation; Distichlis spicata; Distichlis stricta; Establishment rate; Germination; Seed priming; Seeding rate; Seeding time
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Abstract/Contents: | "Researchers at Colorado State University investigated the potential of inland saltgrass [Distichlis spicata var. stricta (L.) Greene] to be developed as a turfgrass, and as a revegetation species for saline sites. This research evaluated the effects of seed treatments, seeding date, and seeding rate on its germination and establishment. Results include: Cold moist stratification and dry scarification significantly improve germination and enhance establishment of seeded saltgrass. For stratification, seeds may be stratified for 3 weeks before planting by either the seed suppliers or the persons planting it. However, once the seed is stratified, it needs to be kept cold and moist to prevent heating and desiccation. Machine scarification also represents a practical and significant improvement for increasing saltgrass seed germination and establishment. The May seeding date is best for saltgrass establishment in Colorado, with seeding rates as low as 1.5 lb/1000 ft2 achieving optimal establishment of saltgrass in one season. The accumulated growing-degree days (GDD) to achieve more than 80% coverage under our experimental conditions was 1,748, 1,663, and 1,435 for 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 lb/1000 ft2 seeding rates, respectively. The accumulated GDD requirements for saltgrass establishment generated in this study will provide guidelines for selecting optimal seeding dates for successful saltgrass establishment in various climates." |
Language: | English |
References: | 11 |
Note: | Summary as abstract Pictures, color Tables Graphs |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Qian, Y., M. Shahba, and S. Wilhelm. 2011. Effect of seed treatments, seeding date, and seeding rate on saltgrass seed germination and establishment. USGA Turfgrass Environ. Res. Online. 10(1):p. [1-7]. |
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